Brian S. Waterman serves as an Executive Vice Chairman at Newmark Knight Frank and he has negotiated leasing transactions in excess of $4.0 billion, cementing his reputation as a leader in landlord and tenant representation.
Among the numerous high-profile building owners he has represented are AmTrust Realty; SL Green Realty; Emmes & Company; Columbia Property Trust; Apollo Partners; In addition, he has successfully led leasing campaigns at such properties as 1 Chase Manhattan Plaza; 731 Lexington Avenue; 100 Church Street; 125 Park Avenue; 3 Columbus Circle; One Grand Central Place; 475, 535, 545, 575 and 590 Fifth Avenue; and Metropolitan Tower.
Recently, Mr. Waterman represented New York City Health and Hospitals in a lease for 526,552 square feet at 50 Water Street, for which he received the Most Ingenious Deal of The Year Award from The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY).
A REBNY member, he is also involved in fundraising for numerous not-for-profits. Mr. Waterman actively supports the Leukemia Lymphoma Society and The New Renaissance Basketball Association (The Rens). He is a past chairman, vice chairman and membership chairman of the Young Men's/Women's Real Estate Association and received its award in conjunction with REBNY's Young Real Estate Man of the Year award.